JobBound is Hiring - "Manager of Communications"

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21081854.post-58034705030220448642008-02-15T10:52:00.003-06:002008-02-15T11:25:00.010-06:00JobBound is Hiring - "Manager of Communications"Job Description Title: Manager of Communications Location: Chicago, IL Reports to: Director of Communications Summary The Manager of Communications will certainly be doing a lot in the field of communications but will also do much more. With a growing company, there is a constant need for fresh ideas paired with a can-do attitude and the ability to manage a wide variety of projects. The Manager of Communications should have the creativity and business acumen to come up with great ideas and the work ethic, perseverance, and attention to detail to see it through to completion. As the Manager of Communications, you will have an amazing opportunity to delve into a growing company and help out as it rises to the top. Key areas of responsibility • Contribute to and handle ongoing projects involving communication vehicles: company newsletter, blog, website, media blitzes, press releases, and press kits • Assist Director of Communications in creation and marketing of JobBound product series • Head efforts to overhaul the web site – Redesign layout, add features, compile resource section, and include interactive elements • Direct all communication with incoming career services customers and manage resume consultants • Coordinate communication and business development for presentations and workshops • Help out with business administration, organization, and logistics • Research, develop, and implement a strategic plan for generating affiliates for resume writing and career services • Enhance and help develop new training products, workshops, webinars, and resources Terms of employment • Full-time • Start May/June 2008 • Chicago, IL near Wrigleyville Compensation/Benefits • Competitive salary • Health insurance • Profit-sharing • 10 paid holidays • 2 weeks vacation • Summer hours Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree, 0-3 years of experience • Sharp, ambitious graduate with positive attitude, entrepreneurial spirit and great work ethic • Solid business/advertising/marketing/PR aptitude and background • Strong creative and persuasive writing skills • Independent worker with initiative and willingness to contribute new ideas • Well-rounded individual with ability to handle wide scope of job duties • Enjoys small, personal work environment • Technical and financial skills, Web design, and graphic design proficiency a plus Application Process • Send your cover letter and resume to careers@jobbound.com • Call 773.404.9661 or email Courtney at careers@jobbound.com with questions Company Description JobBound is one of the nation’s leading career consulting companies helping students and professionals get great jobs and excel in the workplace. JobBound offers a host of job preparation services such as resume writing, interviewing, and career coaching to college students, professionals, and seasoned executives. JobBound helps jumpstart, reignite, and advance careers. For more information, visit www.jobbound.com. JobBound’s sister company is JB Training Solutions, a corporate training business. JB Training Solutions offers interactive and dynamic workshops to assist professionals in achieving success in the workplace. For more information, visit www.jb-trainingsolutions.com. President’s Profile Brad Karsh is President and founder of JobBound and JB Training Solutions. An industry expert on breaking into the job market, Brad is the author of Confessions of a Recruiting Director: The Insider’s Guide to Landing Your First Job (Prentice Hall Press). Brad has been featured on CNN Headline News, The Dr. Phil Show, and CNBC and has also been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, The Chicago Tribune, and dozens of other media outlets. <a href="http://www.jobbound.com">www.jobbound.com</a>BKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07292949810586449597noreply@blogger.com